NUR 125 - LPN To ADN Transition

3 Credits
Lecture: 3

LPN to ADN Transition builds upon the basic nursing skills and concepts learned by the Licensed Vocational or Licensed Practical Nurse. The course is designed to assist in transitioning the Licensed Practical Nurse into the role of the Registered Nurse. Areas of study include the role of the Associate Degree Nurse, role socialization, communication principles, review of the nursing process,critical thinking, teaching and learning principles, legal-ethical standards and the role of cultural competence in contemporary nursing. Students are required to demonstrate competencies in pharmacological concepts, medication administration and basic nursing skills. Upon successful completion of all components of the course, students may apply to the Nursing program.

Note: Students may be concurrently enrolled in other nursing program prerequisites while taking this course. If admitted into the nursing program, NUR 112 and NUR 115 will be waived. Students will be admitted to NUR 130 and will have earned, by advanced standing, 4 credit hours in the ADN Program.

Prerequisite: Current, active or unrestricted Illinois licensure as a practical nurse and written consent from the director of Nursing
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